Photographer's Note

Tinghir (Arabic: تنغير‎, Tamazight ⵜⵉⵏⴻⵖⵉⵔ), located in south-eastern Morocco, south of the High Atlas and north of the Little Atlas, is part of the region of Ouarzazate.
The name originally referred Tineghir the mountain "IGHIR" which meant the shoulder Tamazight,but it has gradually expanded to bring together all the villages around and give this name to the whole oasis.
The city proper of Tineghir (Baladia tinghir) has 36,000 inhabitants, while the area as a whole has 86,500 inhabitants according to the 2004 census. Tineghir, in the region of Ouarzazate, is populated by Amazighs. Tineghir is at the center of one of the most beautiful oases of southern Morocco. This lush palm covers about 30 miles on 500 to 1500 m wide tracts along the Wadi Todgha. After the Todra Gorge, Wadi Todgha is difficult to spawn a passage on the southern slopes of the great atlas (Tizgui), then leads into the great plain to meander slightly over twenty kilometers up Ferkla.
The palm Todgha, very dense and widespread, consists of only two sides of the ASSIF Todgha, it is irrigated by a network of pipes called tirgouine (plural of Târgu). Absorbed by a large number of irrigation canals, water from the ASSIF Todgha generally can not trickle up.Ferkla through his bed and then lay in the Ghris, but there are times when water during heavy floods, but it usually only lasts a few days.
Tineghir is a huge oasis stretching about 30 km long and varies in width from a few kilometers upstream and 4 km downstream. The climate of eastern Tinghir arid subtropical regions, ie hot, dries winters plus costs, in relation to altitude (1430 meters). There are a few rainy days per year, the largest precipitation occurring in fall and winter.
Tineghir region is wedged between two mountain ranges, stretching over 700 km long, south-west to north-eastern Morocco: High Atlas north climax over 4167m (Adrar Toubkal). Little Atlas to the south which is the Adrar Sarhro continuity. This is called path-South Atlas, which is also the road from Ouarzazate to Imtghren. During the second era, this region has been periodically invaded by the sea, where thick deposits of sediments rich in marine fossils (ammonites are well represented). The uplift of the atlas, mainly during the Tertiary, causing the withdrawal of the sea and the deformation of the strata of rocks (folds, faults). Wind erosion and river eventually shape the desert landscape of limestone and clay. Todgha the river has widened over time these layers of rock, which gave rise to impressive canyons 300m high but only 10m wide in some places. Then the river widens and its banks to develop a green oasis (gardens, palm trees ...) edged radically with the colors red ocher of the desert stone.
His Majesty King Mohamed VI gave his high approval on 21 January 2009 to create a prefecture city Tinghir, an initiative that came to meet the needs of the inhabitants of the city and under High guidance contained in the speech to the Royal up a legal and institutional framework for a comprehensive reform of territorial administration that is based on the principles of good governance and strengthening the administration policy of proximity.

Hello Luciano,
The point of view is well chosen to emphasise the stark contrast between the lush green tones of the gardens and the pale ochre tones of the architecture. The tall white minaret makes a good focal point. Very good technical presentation.

Hi Luciano
a wonderful mixture of tones and elements in this fascinating study. The warm stones and fertile greens just seem to be made for one another, and make a stunning combination. Executed and presented perfectly.

Ciao Luciano
I know this place, the city and the palm tree oasis in FG
Excellent color contrast between the greenery and the brow/ochre of the houses
Just regret that you placed the mosque right in the middle of the frame
have a nice evening
Cheers
Patrick

Ciao Luciano,
The lush green of the palm grove and the fields in the foreground reminds me of a water-rich environment. But the contrast with the town a little further and with the mountains beyond is unbelievable stark.
The architecture of the first rows of houses is really special and very beautiful. It must be a different experience to wander through those alleys.
Best regards, Paul

Ciao Luciano! Very, very impressive photo, very atmospheric, with a beautiful peaceful feeling! Technically ! Great composition and framing, outstanding light management, wonderful colours! Top quality photo! great POV, very good framing and composition with city Tinghir and FG! Excellent perspective! Congratulations!
Best regards
Georgios

Hello Luciano,
Wow !!! Awesome !!! what a wonderful composition of this an amazing scenery. Beautiful colors, sharpness, clarity, great POV. The view of palm trees is a very pretty with the unique architecture. Wonderful tranquil relaxing atmosphere and soooo beautiful. Fantastic work. I like it. Congratulation.
All the best,
Barbara

Buongiorno Luciano,
An Oasis in FG and with old town in brown match the desert tones, taken well from a fine perspective.
The verdant surroundings are most amaing sight in such a place.
Lovely shot,
Ike

Good day.
Very interesting and good article on the history of the old town ...
A beautiful view over the green trees on the part of the old town, beautiful images.
Severity Good shot, nice contrast and color display.
Have a nice day with beautiful weather.
All the best.
Paja.

Your pov clearly shows the contrast between the natural, green vegetation and the more austere, regular, man-made constructions.
I like the way the minaret is mimicked by the trees.
Good sense of thirds composition and fine details.

Hello Luciano
Wonderful composition with beautiful view to the interesting village, excellent POV with the palm trees in FG, lovely light and colors, very good clarity and sharpness, very nice framework, TfS!
Have a nice weekend, Vasilis.

Hello Luciano,
What a wonderful oasis with fantastic contrast in the environment. And an impressive note. Very well taken photo of a place that probably is not visited by many foreigners. A real paradise in the desert, it seems. Well done and best wishes.
Neels

Sorry for my dull reaction weekday as usual, but I still enjoy your garalley very much.
So perfect frameworked shot by using the coconut trees wisely. Great mysterious northAfrica image indeed. Sharp and tasteful color touch is marvelous as usual. Thanks for sharing with your finest work and have a good Saturday,
Best regrads.

Hello Luciano,
Another nice capture, perfect entry from Marocco.
Very good pov and nice layout.
The contrast between the front part with it's nice green colors in every shades and soft pink colors of the buildings at back is amazing.
Very good notes as well.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

Hello Luciano,
There is a nice contrast between the green foreground and colorless background. Excellent composition, masterful management of light and colors, a lot of interesting details and perfect quality of the shot!
Best regards,
Sergiy

Hello Luciano.
Proud and beautiful contrast between the lush green palm trees in the foreground, with the earthy color of the population and the dry hills in the background, the oasis is lovely with these beautiful palm trees full of dates.
Very good management of light and a nice colorful natural.
Best regards.
Luis.

I believe you had more time to walk in the village than me, we had few time to cross the oasis and the village and lost many time with a man trying to sell us carpets.very beautiful sample of the place, good contrast, full of beauty.